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Appi Kogen vs Myoko Kogen

Appi Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Myoko Kogen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Appi Kogen leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Appi Kogen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Myoko Kogen

194.3" average season

Best Terrain
Myoko Kogen

3,281' of vertical

Best Value
Myoko Kogen

$50 day pass

Easiest Access
Appi Kogen

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Appi Kogen

Charming, walkable village

Appi Kogen
Iwate, Japan
$$Independent
Myoko Kogen
Niigata, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
7.5
Walkability
9.0
7.0
Village Vibe
8.5
8.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,789'
3,281'
Skiable Area
620 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
30%
25%
Trails
21
55
Lifts
18
20

Getting There

Airport
HNA
NRT
Drive Time
1.5h
4.5h
Road Ease
7.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$60
$50
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Appi Kogen

106.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

100.8" total

95%

Myoko Kogen

194.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

236.3" total

122%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
194"97"0"
Appi Kogen
Myoko Kogen

Key Insights

Appi Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Myoko Kogen offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Appi Kogen's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Myoko Kogen's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Appi Kogen's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Myoko Kogen's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Myoko Kogen offers more terrain variety (890 acres vs 620 acres)

Best For

Appi Kogen

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Myoko Kogen

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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